A CHILD, 14, has been charged with murder after a “kind” dad was allegedly kicked to death in a park while walking his dog.
Bhim Sen Kohli, 80, was just seconds from home when he was attacked near Leicester on September 1.
Bhim Sen Kohli was killed as he walked his dog
PAThe dad was allegedly kicked to death[/caption]
Police have now charged a 14-year-old boy with murder following the horror.
Andrew Baxter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence from Leicestershire Police and has authorised a charge of murder against a 14-year-old boy in relation to the death of Bhim Sen Kohli.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that the youth has a right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Five youths including a girl, 14, and two 12-year-old girls were initially arrested on suspicion of murder but were later released “with no further action”.
The tragedy unfolded close to the entrance of Franklin Park at around 6.30pm.
The allotment-loving dog walker was rushed to hospital but sadly couldn’t be saved and died the following evening.
It comes as a post mortem examination revealed the pensioner’s cause of death was “a neck injury”.
His devastated daughter said Bhim was kicked in the neck and spine and left screaming in pain.
A boy and a girl aged 14 and one boy and two girls aged 12 were held on suspicion of murder.
Before he died, Bhim’s daughter told the Leicester Mercury: “He had been taking the dog for a walk.
“He was about 30 seconds away from getting home. He’s always been very active – he has three allotments. We’ve lived here for 40 years.”
Horrified neighbours told how they heard the dad “screaming in pain” after the attack.
While other locals paid tribute to Bhim, who was originally from India,
One pal said: “Bhim was my friend and we had our allotments next to each other.
“He lived to attend his allotment and grew amazing veg and was not threat to anyone.
“A kind and considerate man. If anyone has and information please pass it onto the police. May he rest in peace.”
While neighbour Deep Singh Kalia, 70, added: “He was such a lovely guy. It is a horrible shock. I would meet up with him every day.
“We were both originally from the Punjab in India. He loved his allotment, and loved his dog, and loved his family.
“He used to own a factory that made jumpers and cardigans. He was very fit because he worked on his allotment all the time.
“I don’t know why anyone would have wanted to do something like this to him.
“He was just a very nice man who wouldn’t have done anything to provoke this.
“He was joking all the time. I don’t know anyone who had a problem with him.
“I have been to see his wife. He was very popular and a lot of people are coming to say sorry.”
Terry HarrisLocals heard Bhim screaming in pain[/caption]